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    Murray Hotel

    3.6 (74 reviews)
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    Larry S.

    So we are told that the original big draw was the Mackinac Island fudge, so we knew we had to try some while here. There were at least two fudge shops on every corner and more than one "original." Some were interesting due to large windows to view the fudge being processed on marble slabs. Some had special deals, some had attractive packaging to take home. All vying for your attention. What sold us on trying the fudge at Murray Hotel was (1) samples by the door and (2) nice cool tables (in their Mexican Cafe) to sit and enjoy the fudge and a respite from the traffic (bicycles & horses) and heat. Fudge was thick and gooey and delicious and a delight. The choices were great also, making it hard to choose. We decided on the Turtle fudge. One of the best I have tasted. I couldn't say the best in the island because I couldn't try them all. Heck, the sugar rush from 1/2 piece was enough to last me the rest of the day.

    View from front porch of hotel looking out on Main Street.
    Kathy K.

    First time staying here. Very comfortable. Free donuts and coffee in am. Great location. It's an old building with creaky floors but clean. One thing I just didn't like is the constant strong smell of Mexican food from the first floor where they serve it. Good creamy fudge with a fabulous assortment of flavors and colors. Must see to believe! Nice hot tub area.

    Emma C.

    Such a wonderful place to go and get fudge, and it's truly one of the best places to get it on the island. The Mexican food here is also great as well as the customer service. Everyone is so nice every time we come! Looking forward to coming back!

    Bathroom tub. I liked how they did the curtain
    C'est M.

    The hotel was clean. The beds were comfortable. But then the tub drained backed up during my shower The three staff members that we needed to interact with were a disaster. Upon checkin, the first staff member was a bit snotty. Maybe I wouldn't have noticed that if we hadn't just been treated so wonderfully from everyone on the Shepler's Ferry. When we tried to buy fudge, the other two women couldn't interrupt their gossip session to get our order so we left. And yes, my husband spoke up to say 'could we get some of this fudge, please'. The one woman seemed to hear him as she moved her body slightly towards us... but her coworker didn't pause her story and I guess it was pretty good cuz the other one just couldn't seem to pull herself away from her coworker. There was a long pause of disbelief feom us before we walked away as the two women continued.

    Vivian W.

    The hotel located right across street from the star line ferry. So very convenient! And normal check in hour are 4pm, and they allow us to check in around 12 noon which is nice. The lobby is cozy and busy, has small restaurant area, fudge area and reception area. The decorations brings you back to the old days, though it's nice. We stayed here for 2 nights. The only thing is the sheets is so thin. Next time, I'm going to bring my own bed sheet!

    Bathroom Jacuzzi

    We had a small problem with the TV in the standard queen room (cheapest available) and because they did not have a solution we got upgraded to the King Deluxe Whirlpool Suite. Never have I had a problem solved so quickly and generously!

    Brooke L.

    Pros: cute and quaint place to stay right in the middle of downtown. Had food options as well as fudge right in the hotel. Hot tub available off the second floor. VERY CLEAN! Polite staff. Cons: breakfast buffet was awful. Poor quality food. Worse than a free continental breakfast, but this we had to pay $10.99 each for! Plus $2 extra if we wanted juice (which was clearly mixed half with water). Hot tub was a nice amenity, but with a hotel that has as many rooms as it does, the hot tub had a sign posted it only had vacancy for 15 (!) so every time we went to go enjoy it, it was packed full. Overall; I would consider staying here again, but wouldn't waste the $ on their breakfast.

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    James S.

    To me, this is just the type of old hotel that you want to stay in while on Mackinac Island! A nice old hotel with the feel of the early 1900's. Creaky old halls, small lobby, tiny elevator, big staircase, old-time wall paper, and lots of fascinating old photos in the walls. In short - just what I was hoping for. They don't have a pool; but they to have a very nice Jacuzzi with a waterfall on the second floor roof. Don't get me wrong, this is not a full-service hotel on the scale of the Grand Hotel, but It is also a quarter the cost. Friendly service and small comfortable rooms. When we got off the ferry we were greeted by a friendly young college student from Poland who strapped our baggage on his bike and schlepped it over to the hotel. After a short walk to the hotel we checked-in and he took our bags up to the room for us. As I mentioned, since this is an old hotel, the rooms are small but comfortably appointed and clean. It seems like most of the staff are college kids from around the world that come here to work the summer. We ran into kids from Macedonia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Mexico and Poland working at the hotel. The Murray also has its own fudge store with very creamy fudge that we liked; and as a guest we were entitled to a 10% discount. The hotel also has a breakfast buffet and a Pizza buffet for dinner. I would pass on the breakfast buffet if I were you. They also have a small Mexican restaurant but it did not look too impressive. To sum up, a wonderful quant old hotel that I highly recommend!

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